Laws & Policies

Visitors should be aware of the following laws and policies:

Firearms

Federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws to legally possess firearms in the park. However, firearms are never permitted in government owned buildings. It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal firearm laws before entering this park. Please see Illinois Criminal Code 720 ILC Section 24-1. Illinois does not recognize any other state's concealed weapons permit.

Federal law prohibits firearms in all government owned buildings.

Parking

A parking fee of $2.00 per hour is required to park within the Lincoln Home National Historic Site visitor parking lot. Payment is made at the gate arm kiosk when exiting the parking lot.

Other Regulations

Some activities require a permit, for which there may be a fee. These include commercial filming/video, still photography, certain kinds of gatherings, sale or distribution of printed matter, scattering of human ashes, and any other special park uses that might interfere with normal visitor activities. Please contact the Law Enforcement Ranger office for further information: [phone].

• Visitors are not allowed to lean against the walls and door frames inside the home.
• No large bags are allowed in the home (and cannot be left unattended at the Visitor Center). Any purses or backpacks must be carried in front of the visitor to prevent damage to the walls and door frames.
• Photographs (including flash photos) are allowed inside the home.

Unmanned Aircraft

Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft (UAV or Drone) from or on lands administered by the National Park Service within the boundaries of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site is prohibited except as approved in writing by the Superintendent (pursuant to 36 CFR 1.5(a)(1)(h) Superintendent's Orders, Closures and Public Use Limits).

Superintendent's Compendium

The Superintendent has discretionary authority, under the provisions of 16 USC 3, and in accordance with the regulations and delegated authority provided in Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter I, Parts 1-7, to establish regulatory provisions for the proper management, protection, and public use of Lincoln Home National Historic Site. The regulatory provisions, reviewed annually, are listed in the Compendium of Designations, Closures, Permit Requirements, and other Restrictions. Proposed regulations are reviewed for consistency with applicable legislation and federal administrative policies and are based upon a determination that such actions are necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety, aesthetic values, and to avoid conflicts among visitor use activities.